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2) Depressive Disorders -
-Major Depressive Disorder - Characterized by a major depressive episode
--major depressive episode is a period <2 weeks with =<5 of these symptoms(SIG E. CAPS) + sadness(except in adult males):
---Sleep
---Interest
---Guilt
---Energy
---Concentration
---Apetite
---Psychomotor Symptoms
---Suicidal Thoughts

-Persistent Depressive Disorder - dysthmia; not as severe as MDD; generally takes 2 years for diagnosis
-Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD) - onset of MDD during winter

Tags: behavioral_sciences+_7

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